Games Design
Games Design
Endorsed by these Industry Affiliates and more, the School of Arts offers a pioneering suite of programmes devoted to the analysis and design of digital games. You can study at undergraduate level in complementary combination with another subject from the School of Arts, and Masters level study is available on our successful MA, many graduates from which have gone to work in a range of roles within the games industry.
We also have a thriving post-graduate research community focused on games from a range of disciplinary perspectives. We have a dedicated Games Lab which provides a great place to play games of all formats old and new, and mix with staff and students investigating this exciting new academic topic.
We do not teach programming or 3D design, and students do not need to come from a computing or art background to study games at Brunel. Our staff all have experience at many different levels in the games industry or are pioneers of games studies as an academic discipline.
If it's games you are passionate about then our programmes will help you to grow and refine your understanding as well as prepare you for a role in the games industry.
Why study games at Brunel?
- Unique programme designed to help students gain a foothold in the industry.
- Proven track record: around 60% of our MA graduates have secured graduate level or games industry jobs.
- Supported by a range of industry affiliates, including some of the most well-known developers world-wide.
- Internship possibilities for talented students.
- Taught by pioneering industry and academic experts; regular guest speakers from the industry.
- Dedicated programme labs promote collaboration between students and a good sense of ‘belonging’ aalongside facilities for top of the line gaming!
- Join a community of game enthusiasts with a host of different skills and backgrounds.
If you've any questions or queries relating to studying games with us, please email douglas.brown@brunel.ac.uk
